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PFAS Chemicals Contaminate City's Water Supply

Parchment, Michigan – Volunteers from the Red Cross and Parchment High School distribute bottled water to residents after high concentrations of PFAS were found in the city's drinking water. PFAS is a family of chemicals widely used in firefighting foam, waterproofing for clothing, and many other products. Exposure has been linked to a variety of serious diseases.

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Parchment, Michigan – Volunteers from the Red Cross and Parchment High School distribute bottled water to residents after high concentrations of PFAS were found in the city's drinking water. PFAS is a family of chemicals widely used in firefighting foam, waterproofing for clothing, and many other products. Exposure has been linked to a variety of serious diseases.